This event at the library is free, but we do ask you to register online.
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2111 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
Saturday Schedule
9:00-9:15. Library Opens and People Enter.
9:15 – 10:00. Opening Remarks-Introductions, Agenda.
10:00 – 11:00. Lightning Presentations (8 minute presentations by our invited presenters and most experienced permaculturists).
11:00 - 12:00. Small Breakout Groups (Regeneration, Permaculture, Disaster Preparednes, Reduce Wildfire Hazard, Increase Local Food Production, Community Gardens and Food Forests).
12:00 - 12:15. Small Groups Begin Reporting Back.
12:15 - 1:15. Lunch Break. Lunch on Saturday is on your own. Grocery stores and restaurants are nearby or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in Shadle Park.
1:15 – 2:00. Finish Small Groups Reporting Back.
2:00 – 3:00. Where Do We Go From Here? (Brainstorm: Identifying similar ideas that float to the surface. This might be when policy reccommendations and action items are suggested).
3:00-3:15. Short Break.
3:15 - 3:30. Planning for Sunday .
3: 30 to 4:30. Trade Show and Networking (Snacks).
Directions to Heartsong will be provided to the registered campers.
Overnight Campout at Heartsong in Tumtum
Following the symposium at the library on Saturday, there will be an overnight campout at Heartsong in Tumtum, WA from 5pm Saturday until 11am on Sunday morning. Dinner Saturday at Heartsong will be served at 7pm. The venue offers a spacious remodeled barn where you can mingle and enjoy a catered dinner and breakfast. Hike around the lake. Sleep under the stars. It is required to REGISTER for the campout if you come for that ($30 camping and food; $10 food only with no overnight stay). No pets or children please. Dinner and breakfast will be provided and potluck style donations of food are welcome too.
New! If you do have children and you want to join in a camp-out, there is a wonderful family just up the road from Heartsong who will be hosting an alternative camp-out where families with children will be welcome.The camp-out Saturday night at Heartsong in Tumtum has a 'no children' policy, for safety and liability reasons. If that might have dissuaded you from participating in the camp-out, there is an alternative. Call Jessica to make arrangements for the camp-out with children at (509) 998-4674. You do not need to register for the Heartsong camp-out to attend the one at Jessica's house. Just contact her.
2111 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
Sunday Schedule
12:00 -12:30. Opening and Introductions Around.
12:30 – 1:00. Reflections on Saturday.
1:00 – 1:40. Lightning Presentations.
1:40 – 1:45. Small Group Orientation.
1:45 – 2:00. Short Break.
2:00 – 3:00. Small Breakout Groups (Soil Health, Watershed Health, Access to Land, Bioregional Planning).
[All Tables in Marketplace are cleaned up by 3:00.]
3:00 – 3:30. Reports Back from Small Groups.
3:30- 3:50. Where Do We Go From Here? (Brainstorm: Identifying similar ideas that float to the surface. This might be when policy reccommendations and action items are suggested).
3:50 – 4:00. Closing.
4:00. Cleanup.